FLIR Systems
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| Type | Public (NASDAQ: FLIR) |
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| Founded | 1978 |
| Headquarters | Wilsonville, Oregon, United States  Coordinates: |
| Key people | Earl R. Lewis, David J. Loftus |
| Industry | Defense, Technology, Security, Law Enforcement |
| Products | thermal imaging, infrared |
| Revenue | $575 million USD |
| Operating income | ▲ $136 Million USD |
| Net income | ▲ $101 Million USD |
| Employees | 1,300 (2006) |
| Divisions | Commercial Vision Systems, Government Systems, Thermography |
| Website | www.flir.com |
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FLIR Systems (NASDAQ: FLIR) is a US-based infrared (thermal) imaging systems for airborne applications manufacturer. Based in Wilsonville, Oregon, the company was established in 1978 and in 2005 placed 55th on CNNMoney's list of fastest growing companies. The company manufactures both commercial and military applications of their forward looking infrared products.
[edit] History
FLIR began in 1978 with airborne IR systems, and developed from 1978 to 2004 through product development and acquisitions of related companies. [2]
Beginning in 2005 the company began supplying BMW with imaging technology for use on the luxury automaker's vehicles.[3] Also in 2005 FLIR was named the 55th fastest growing company on CNNMoney's Business 2.0 100 Fastest-growing tech companies list.[4] In 2006 FLIR was listed as the 83rd best small business by Forbes Magazine. The previous year they were ranked 39th.[5] In March 2007, the company reported that they will restate its annual historical consolidated financial statements for the period from 1995 through 2005, primarily to record non-cash charges for compensation expense relating to past stock option grants.[6]
[edit] References
- ^ FLIR 2006 Annual Report
- ^ Francoeur, David. "About FLIR Systems". Retrieved on 2007-02-23.
- ^ Earnshaw, Aliza. Flir on fast track after several years of strong growth. Portland Business Journal, March 2, 2007.
- ^ Flir Systems. 2005 Fastest Growing, CNNMoney.com, accessed September 15, 2007.
- ^ Oregon firms named to Forbes best small companies list. Portland Business Journal, October 13, 2006.
- ^ Flir to restate financial reports. Portland Business Journal, March 1, 2007.
[edit] External links
- GoInfrared.com - FLIR Infrared Cameras and Thermal Imagers
- Google Finance: FLIR
- Forbes: Flir Systems
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